Her Majesty is due to arrive at 11am this morning and hear about the £895 million redevelopment of the station which has included two new entrances, five additional platforms, a 110-metre long passenger bridge and extended platforms.

8:47 am

Matt Lawrence gave us this picture of the seats set out for the Queen's visit this morning. Matt Lawrence's picture of the seating area at the station

Other early arrivals at the station are Sue Macpake and her son Josh
Sue Macpake and her son Josh

9:29 am

UTC Reading have just said principal Joanne and two students will be part of the delegation welcoming the Queen - we have not been given an official list. But the delegation will include the mayor Tony Jones and we believe our two MPs as well as the Lord Lieutenant Mary Bayliss. Expect deputy lieutenant Sir John Madejski too